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Seoraksan is one of Korea’s most beautiful mountains. Seoraksan National Park is the surrounding area, famous for its views, clear mountain streams and vibrant flora and fauna. Hiking is a much-loved pastime all across Korea, and Seoraksan boasts some of the loveliest trails in the country. Here’s our guide to visiting the park. Photo by Fadzil Hisham Located in the northeast of Korea , Seoraksan Mountain reaches a height of 1,708 metres (5,604 ft) at its highest point, Daecheongbong Peak . It’s Korea’s third largest mountain and has a variety of hiking trails, most of which take only a few hours to complete. Scenery includes cliffs, waterfalls and lots of natural beauty. Seoraksan translates to ‘Snowy Peaks Mountain’. Photo by Fadzil Hisham Seoraksan National Park spans four cities and counties, and has an area of 163.6 square kilometres (63 sq mi). It’s one of Korea’s most iconic parks, and was the first area to be designated as a national park by the Korean go...

Namiseom Island was formed as a result of the construction of Cheongpyeong Dam . It is a half moon-shaped isle, and on it is the grave of General Nami , who led a great victory against the rebels in the 13th year of King Sejo, Joseon Dynasty.  The Island is 63 km away from Seoul in the direction of Chuncheon , and is famous for its beautiful tree lined roads. The island is 30 minutes away from Chuncheon and an hour away from the suburbs of Seoul. Since it is not far from Seoul, many couples and families come to visit. Photo by Fadzil Hisham Nami Island is Korea’s most globally recognized tourist destination and cultural brand welcoming over 3.3 million guests annually. Combining a refreshingly beautiful natural setting only 63 kilometers from Korea’s capital of Seoul , Nami Island is a peaceful place promoting culture and leisure in harmony with humanity and nature. Winter Sonata is a famous South Korean television drama series and it was filmed here. The s...